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Dublin day return ticket cash price leaps nearly 50%
The Anglo-Celt
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Previous Next Published: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 11:47 AM A local TD has condemned the recent increase in bus fares on the Cavan to Dublin route particularly for cash paying customers - with some fare increases of almost 50%. Speaking in the Dáil last...
Dublin Boulevard closure hurting some local businesses in Colorado Springs
The Gazette - Colorado
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Major road work along a stretch of Dublin Boulevard in eastern Colorado Springs has negatively impacted some businesses in the area, their owners and employees have said, concerns city officials reported Wednesday they are taking steps to address....
Irish workers to receive thousands under new pension scheme
RSVP Live
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July 2, 2025
Employees in Ireland can look forward to a substantial cash injection as the government plans to roll out a new pension scheme that puts thousands into your pension pot, even if you are yet to save for retirement. Aptly named, “My Future Fund”,...
Ireland Fashion Week founder Ashley McDonnell on full-circle moment after chance meeting
The Irish Voice
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July 2, 2025
It's been years in the making, but for Galway woman Ashley McDonnell, dreams have become a reality as the inaugural Ireland Fashion Week kicks off in a few short months. Speaking to EVOKE about her biggest career pinch-me moment to date, it seems...
Ireland summer tour verdict: Our team of experts on the key targets for the Portugal and Georgia games
Belfast Telegraph
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July 2, 2025
While the attention of many rugby fans this summer will be focused on the Lions tour of Australia, Ireland face into two international games this month which could have an impact of the future shape of the international squad.Ireland head coach...
Irish language activists begin legal action for the third time over failure to deliver strategy
The Irish News
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Activists have lodged legal papers over the Executive and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons’ failure to deliver an Irish language strategy, the third such court action over the last decade. The High Court has ruled twice previously declaring first...
Irish travellers warned to never put ribbons on baggage by airport worker
Galway Beo
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July 2, 2025
A baggage handler has revealed why holidaymakers might want to reconsider using ribbons as suitcase identifiers at the airport. While many jet-setters attach a distinctive marker to their luggage for easy identification at the carousel, an airport...
Irish punk band cancels North American shows due to ‘travel uncertainties’
MassLive - Massachusetts
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July 2, 2025
The Murder Capital will no longer tour across North America this fall. The Irish punk band said on Tuesday they canceled their upcoming shows in the United States and Canada, which are part of the "Blindness World Tour ‘25." “With heavy hearts, we...
Ireland 'complicit in genocide' in facilitating €418m for Israel’s genocide
DonegalLive
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July 2, 2025
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty has described as shameful the fact that Ireland has played a key role in Israel raising close to half a billion euro to fuel their ongoing genocide. New information released by the Central Bank in...
'Warm, caring, fearless': President Higgins leads tributes following death of Brother Kevin Crowley
The Irish Post
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July 2, 2025
PRESIDENT Michael D. Higgins has led the tributes following the death of Capuchin friar, Brother Kevin Crowley, at the age of 90. Br Kevin founded the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin in 1969 after being moved by the plight of homeless people in the...
New Solar Guide Helps Irish Dairy Farmers Cut Costs and Emissions
South East Radio
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July 2, 2025
A practical new guide from Teagasc and Munster Technological University (MTU) offers dairy farmers clear advice on using solar power to reduce energy bills and lower emissions. Launched on 2 July by Minister of State Noel Grealish at the Teagasc...
Counterterrorism Watchdog Needed – Legal Expert
Scoop
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University of Auckland Law Associate Professor, John Ip (Photo/Supplied) An independent watchdog would shine a light into the shadowy world of security and counterterrorism, says Associate Professor John Ip in a research paper. Since the 2019...
Tipperary politicians meet with local young people to discuss Budget 2026
Tipperary Star
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July 2, 2025
Tipperary young people discussed their priorities for Budget 2026 with local politicians at the launch of spunout’s pre-budget submission in Dublin last week. Spunout is Ireland’s youth information and support platform. READ MORE: BREAKING: Gardaí...
Key US Lawmaker Warns Ireland of Potential Economic Consequences for ‘Antisemitic Path’ Against Israel
Algemeiner Journal
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July 2, 2025
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman James Risch (R-ID) issued a sharp warning Tuesday, accusing Ireland of embracing antisemitism and threatening potential economic consequences if the Irish government proceeds with new legislation...
Israeli military used US-made 500lb bomb in strike on Gaza cafe, fragments reveal
The Guardian
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July 2, 2025
The Israeli military used a 500lb (230kg) bomb – a powerful and indiscriminate weapon that generates a massive blast wave and scatters shrapnel over a wide area – when it attacked a target in a crowded beachfront cafe in Gaza on Monday, evidence...
Cavan-born Councillor Ray McAdam elected Lord Mayor of Dublin
The Anglo-Celt
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Published: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 1:52 PM Cavan native Ray McAdam was elected as the 358th Lord Mayor of Dublin at the annual meeting of Dublin City Council in City Hall. He succeeds Councillor Emma Blain in the role. For one year, he will act as an...
Irish businesses face 'complete uncertainty' as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
Irish Examiner
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July 2, 2025
Businesses are operating in "complete uncertainty" one week out from US president Donald Trump's tariff deadline, it has been claimed. A meeting of the Government trade forum was described as being "more heat than light" as the Tánaiste and...
Leinster swim group takes legal action against Swim Ireland over Liffey swim hosting row
The Journal
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July 2, 2025
A ROW BETWEEN two swim groups over which is the rightful host of two long-running swim events for the second consecutive year has led a Leinster-based swim group to initiate legal proceedings against Swim Ireland. Leinster Open Sea (LOS) filed...
Peru and Ireland strengthen diplomatic ties at Third Political Consultation Mechanism
Andina
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July 2, 2025
Peru and Ireland held the 3rd Political Consultations Mechanism in Dublin, reaffirming their willingness to strengthen bilateral ties and consolidate a shared agenda. During the session, both delegations highlighted the excellent level of...
Sinn Féin "concerns" at removal of Irish President portrait at Belfast City Hall
Belfast Live
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July 2, 2025
The DUP have have not yet revealed the whereabouts of a portrait of the Irish President Michael D. Higgins that was taken down from a wall at the Belfast Lord Mayor’s offices in City Hall. Sinn Féin say they are “concerned” at the removal of the...